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Category: Travel

  • Expat in Colombia | Monique Wise

    Where are you from? I was born and raised in Washington, DC. If I’m not in a foreign country you can usually find me back there trying to spend a bit of time with my mom before heading off to the next location.  What brought you to make the world your home? I always say…

  • Traveling Spoon with House of Fusion Marrakech

    I’ve stalled in writing this post because I wanted to attempt to recreate at least two of the dishes we were taught in class. It wasn’t until I went searching for ingredients that I realized even New York City doesn’t offer as many produce options as you’d think. But that was then and this is…

  • My nights at Sonesta Ocean Point

    I’ve never not wanted to be in the city more than I have in 2017. Man, oh, man is it tiresome, and brutal, and rambunctious, simultaneously when you need it the least. And yes, many of you can say, “Tillie… then move.” Way ahead of you smart ass, that’s already in the works, but until…

  • Budget travel: Marrakech, Madrid et Barcelona

    It’s not that I’m cheap; I just hate spending an exorbitant amount of money. [My mum calls me cheap, as does my sister… don’t believe them.] With the correlation of the idea of money leading to happiness, or at least an easier way of life that can lead to happiness, it’s a mission of mine…

  • Tips to know before going to: Marrakech – Part 2

    Just to quickly clear things up as some folks are confused, I didn’t hate Marrakech at all. If anything, I loved it so much, there was a brief moment where I nearly extended my trip. The only reason I didn’t was the six-room riad I resided, was completely booked. Sooooo, yeah. Anyway, now we’re on to…

  • Tips to know before going to: Marrakech – Part 1

    Last week, I spent the most glorious six days and five nights in Morocco. It was my first time traveling to Africa unescorted. In the past it has always been with family, or meeting up with a group, but this was an adventure I was excited to take on. So before this long awaited trip,…

  • Azul isn’t just Spanish for blue

    One of my missions while in St. Maarten was to enjoy as much island delicacies as possible. I wanted frozen drinks with every meal, fresh seafood as often as possible, and flavors bursting off every taste bud. My vision was that I’d have to try different places on the island to satiate my cravings, but 9…

  • Tillie’s travel diaries – Nonstop from NYC to SXM

    It was my first time in the Caribbean and I never wanted to leave. It’s Thursday morning, a little before 6AM, and I’m gazing at the insane lines Anne has convinced me will take seconds to get through with the easy pass purchase from JetBlue. I’m slightly hesitant because I want to save all my…

  • Tillie’s travel diaries – NYC to HOU

    …with a stop in Charlotte, NC. Hey ho everyone. I’m actually writing this from the plane. No, I didn’t pay the $16 all day pass for American Airlines. I’m sitting in the cabin on the runway, as everyone else boards. This ticket is actually thanks to my dope ass bosses. So let me give a quick…

  • Mon quatorze juillet avec Lipault et Ladurée

    As many of you know, la Fête Nationale de 2016 was a very difficult one for many with the tragedy in Nice. I’m not from France, but did live there for some time while studying abroad. Upon setting foot in Angers, I knew we had been connected at some point in a past life. The…

  • HOTEL HOTSPOT | HOTEL MONACO SALT LAKE CITY

    We’re back on the Utah stories after a brief hiatus, and there’s so much to look forward to. We’ll be leaving Salt Lake City shortly after this post and move on over to Sundance central – Park City. There we’ll finish up interviews, discuss great places to eat, shop, participate in snow sports. So pay…

  • PLACES TO SHOP : SALT LAKE CITY

    There’s a place called The Stockist in the 9th and 9th area of Salt Lake City. At first it reminded me of a boutique version of Urban Outfitters, but upon closer inspection I realized it was far from. They carry many brands I didn’t know, or had heard about one or twice before, but the collection…